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Argument essay Rubric
Argument essay Rubric
A rudimentary rubric for a simple argumentative essay.
Rubric Code:
DA6WAA
By
lhardin
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12
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Argumentative Essay
Incomplete
3 pts
Average
7 pts
Exceptional
10 pts
Introduction = Pts X 1
Incomplete
does not state the question/topic, your position (position statement), and your plan for the essay and/or jumps right to the body of the essay
Average
does state the question/topic, your position (position statement)and your plan for the essay, but is very weak and leaves the reader confused about the topic and your position on the topic
Exceptional
hooks the reader with a question or statement to make them think. includes your position (thesis statement) and your plan for the essay clearly and strongly, so that the reader is not confused about the topic and your position on the topic
Body = Pts X 3 for ea paragraph
Incomplete
only has one support items required in the assignment: No topic sentenc, One or less citations per paragraph
Average
has two of the following support items required in the assignment: no topic sentence that supports argument, has less than two citations per paragraph
Exceptional
includes three support items required in the assignment: each paragraph has a topic sentence that clearly states and supports your argument. and includes at least two appropriate citations per paragraph
Conclusion = Pts X 2
Incomplete
concluding paragraph - essay ends abruptly, does not restate the thesis statement, there is no "Call to Action"
Average
weak concluding paragraph - does not summarize or restate the thesis clearly. "Call to Action" is not clearly stated.
Exceptional
strong concluding paragraph - summarizes and restates the thesis in an interesting way that captures the reader's attention. Includes a "Call to Action" that asks the reader to do something to support your position.
Organization = Pts X 1
Incomplete
does not follow your approved outline; almost no organization; no logical progression of ideas; no use of transitions between paragraphs, no topic sentences & few details.
Average
somewhat follows your approved outline; some organization; some logical progression of ideas in some parts of essay, but not others; a few transitions, but not throughout the essay. Attempts topic sentences & has supporting details.
Exceptional
follows approved outline; well organized; clear, logical progression of ideas; uses appropriate transitions, topic sentences & supporting details.
Conventions = Pts x .5
Incomplete
5 or more grammatical, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors
Average
4 or less grammatical, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors
Exceptional
Fewer than 3 grammatical, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors
Keywords:
argumentative essay, critical thinking essay
Subjects:
English
Philosophy
Types:
Writing
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